The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 31,800
€ 17,000
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.9
69.1
77
69.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
175.6
170.2 in
Length
175.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.33 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 1.6
F21
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
